…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed wintry precipitation possible. Total ice
accumulations of one quarter inch or greater are possible. Total
snow and sleet accumulation of several inches is also possible.

* WHERE…Augusta, Western Highland and Eastern Highland Counties,
along with the Central Virginia Blue Ridge.

* WHEN…From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Slippery road conditions are possible.
Scattered power outages and tree damage are possible due to the
ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and
evening commutes on Thursday. Any ice accumulation on paved
surfaces including driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots, could
also create hazardous conditions for those venturing out on
foot.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

.Low pressure over the Gulf Coast will stay west of the
Appalachians Wednesday night into Thursday, while another low
forms off the coast of South Carolina. At the same time, cold high
pressure will wedge southward into our area keeping temperatures
at or below freezing at and near the surface. This will result in
a threat of freezing rain and sleet Wednesday night into Thursday.